Pet World Experience is a huge nature center offering a unique mix of live animals and every pet supply one could need. The animals are a specialty mix of exotics—small, large, common, rare, rescued, rehoming, responsibly collected, or bred—with some swimming, scurrying, or slithering. It provides an interactive community experience where animal lovers can be seen holding birds, touching snakes, and hand-feeding stingrays and giant tortoises. The store has a great selection of everything, including freshwater fish, reptiles, aviary items, and feline and k9 products like freeze-dried raw foods and treats. Many find it the best place to buy fish, with healthier livestock that lives longer than those from chain stores. The staff are consistently described as friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and helpful, offering loads of advice on care and tank mates. Prices are viewed as very reasonable by some, though others note increases but still prefer to support the local business. The store is considered worth a significant drive and is a fantastic resource for dedicated pet parents, offering education and community opportunities. Some customers express a wish for a broader selection of specific specialty foods and reptile hides, and a concern over the impulse purchase of exotic animals.
This is a hidden gem. It is always packed, and the staff is knowledgeable. I found fish that no other pet store carries locally. They also have two massive tanks with rare, beautiful, and enormous display fish. It is worth a visit just to see their display tanks.
May 2024
This place is amazing. Great and exotic selection. Lots of friendly employees. Worth a special visit to Lawrence
May 2024
Stopped by the store today for the 1st time. The young man that helped us with the fish was very nice and patient with me. Gave me loads of advice about tank mates. I will definitely drive the 1.5 hours to visit again. Prices are very reasonable!
